Greetings Earthlings. That piece from The Boston Globe :"As Storms Intensify Sewage Spills Are a Concern" we referenced on the last show prompted us to get in touch with Andrea Donlon, River Steward at the Connecticut River Conservancy to find out how the Mid-Connecticut River Valley is doing. Given the lack of government and media attention for composting toilets and street run-off over the years it's no surprise we have this pollution to add to our problem as we head deeper into the Climate Crisis. Too many people just don't give a .... (sorry, it's a family show, right?). As usual, we will also take you to see this week's Fool-on-the-Hill and His Malignancy The Mad King but not before we present our newest segment: It's the Climate Crisis, Stupid! However, before we even get to that it's time for........Revenge of the Critters. Outraged Bull attacks car is Spain, see it here. We're not sure if it's the critter's dislike of motor vehicles, but there's good reason for Bulls to dislike Spain.
You may recall that old slogan from President Bill Clinton's campaign, "It's the Economy, Stupid"? We've updated that for the show and for the fact there is no other issue as critical as the Climate Crisis, so "It's the Climate Crisis, Stupid!" got it? And, quite frankly, anyone who doesn't think so is either stupid or downright evil, but don't take our word for it, even the Earth is ringing the alarm bell. Two recent findings on climate chaos should be enough of an alarm bell to wake-up most folks, a UN report found "the commitments made in the 2015 Paris agreement will not be met unless governments introduce additional measures as a matter of urgency." Duh! And The Fourth National Climate Assessment from our own sorry government which notes, in what may be the understatement of the year: "Communities, governments, and businesses are working to reduce risks from and costs associated with climate change by taking action to lower greenhouse gas emissions and implement adaptation strategies. While mitigation and adaptation efforts have expanded substantially in the last four years, they do not yet approach the scale considered necessary to avoid substantial damages to the economy, environment, and human health over the coming decades." I guess we should be thankful for getting anything from the Feds on THE most pressing issue of our lifetime? O wait, did we mention El Nino is predicted to return to make matters worse? Finally, world leaders will gather soon in Poland for COP 24, the UN’s annual conference on climate change. 350.org is asking you to give them a piece of your mind HERE.
Of course, His Malignancy The Mad King says he "doesn't believe" his own government's inter-agency report as he actively tries with other deniers to discredit it. Recall the present occupant in the Oval Office believes he is "highly intelligent"? Chris Hayes over at MSNBC had an enlightening segment on exactly what His Malignancy's intelligence on climate change is, see it HERE but be prepared in case you fall down laughing. If you can still stomach more of The Mad King's.......well, madness, checkout the New York Times piece titled "How Trump Is Ensuring That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Will Rise". Naturally His Malignancy continues on with the privatization of public lands as part of his willful disregard for all the emissions and pollution associated with fossil fool drilling. We guess it goes without saying part of his plan is "drill, baby drill" in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. His push for "energy dominance" is, in reality, a highly disastrous effort at making the nation the worst climate criminal on the planet. Did we mention he's all in for injuring whales too?
This week's Fool-on-the-Hill also concerns that National Climate Assessment and another of The Mad King's enablers in the Repugnican party. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) has called for innovation to deal with climate change. He said the U.S. needs to “participate in a long-term conversation about how you get to innovation, and it’s going to need to be a conversation again that doesn’t start with alarmism”. Don't be alarmed, folks. Nothing to see here. Move along.
After our conversation with Andrea we will stagger over to the Bus Stop Billboard:
Tuesday, December 11, 5 to 6pm. The Bald Eagle - Decline and Rebound of our National Symbol. The Nortfield Bird Club at the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center,
99 Millers Falls Rd, Northfield, MA. Learn about the decline and rebound of our national symbol as well as the status of eagle populations in Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley. Join us to find out the best places to look for eagles in winter as well as during the breeding season.
Tuesday, December 11, 5:30 – 7:30pm. Climate Action Community Workshop. City of Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St, Northampton, MA. Help Northampton with our Climate action planning. This workshop is a critical part of our community engagement to create a climate resiliency and regeneration plan. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/353928325180340/?active_tab=about
Wednesday December 12, 8 to 9pm. "Latest on Climate Science and Impacts:
Overview from three recent reports" Hear a review of these climate science findings and the impacts they project, especially on health, at this Physicians for Social Responsibility webinar.
Wednesday, Dec 19, 6-8pm. 350 Mass Node Meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA Go to: http://350ma-berkshires.org
OK, that's enough. Remember when you're out there to listen to your Mother, OK?
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